Local resident asks for help to aid Haiti victims

“Hearty Help for Haiti”

Hello Township Residents,

My name is Sandy Marroccoli.  My daughter Alyssa, who is a 6^th Grader at Frelinghuysen Elementary, has a strong desire to help raise money for the victims of the recent horrendous disaster in Haiti.  Together we have decided to run a soup sale called “Hearty Help for Haiti”.  All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross.

As some of you know we have done this in the past with great success.  We were able to raise almost $15,000 to help those in need from previous natural disasters including a “soup sale” for victims of the Tsunami and a “Golf for the Gulf” for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

For those who do not know me, I wanted to mention that I was previously employed for over 20 years as a chef and manager within the food and beverage industry.  I was trained and certified in HACCP and OSHA, and can assure you that all food products will be properly handled and packaged.

Basically Alyssa and I are asking for your help and would like you to participate in whatever capacity you deem appropriate (i.e. volunteering or simply spreading the word).  Most importantly we would like you to buy “Hearty Help for Haiti” soup.

I personally believe that children should know that every little bit of assistance for people-in-need is important.  If your child would like to help in this endeavor, any support they can provide in making labels for the soup containers and subsequent soup distribution would be greatly appreciated.

The Frelinghuysen PTO has graciously offered to handle all monetary donations and soup purchase transactions to insure accountability of these funds destined for the Red Cross.

We look forward to working with you so please get in touch with us if you are interested in helping.

Thank you in advance for everything.

Sandy and Alyssa Marroccoli

908-362-8131 or 973-219-3623

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From the Office of the Municipal Clerk

The Frelinghuysen Township Committee meeting for July 21, 2010 has been changed to July 14, 2010.

There are opening on the Environmental Commission, Farmland Preservation Board and Recreation Committee. Please contact Brenda at 908-852-4121 if interested.

A Message from the Green Township Fire Department

The Green Township Volunteer Fire Department has provided fire protection for the residents of Green Township and the eastern half of Frelinghuysen Township since 1947.  Unfortunately, many misconceptions remain about volunteer fire-fighting and how our department is funded.   We hope the following facts will help dispel any confusion:       

·         The Green Township Fire Department is staffed solely by volunteers.  In fact, 70% of all fire departments in the US are volunteer fire departments.   All departments in Sussex and Warren Counties are staffed solely by volunteers.  

·         The fire fighters of the Green Township Fire Department receive the same level of training as every other fire fighter in New Jersey, even those in paid “big city” departments.  In fact, the specific curriculum of Fire Fighter Level I training is mandated by the State of New Jersey.

·         As a private, non-municipal department, the Green Township Volunteer Fire Department’s operating expenses include but are not limited to the following:

o        Fire apparatus maintenance and repair

o        Firefighting equipment and maintenance

o        Firefighter training and protective gear

o        Firehouse utilities, maintenance and repair

o        Administrative expenses 

·         The entire operating budget of the Green Township Volunteer Fire Department is less than the cost of the salary and benefits package of one paid firefighter.  

·         Only half of the operating budget of the Green Township Fire Department is covered by direct funding from Green and Frelinghuysen.   

·         The remaining funding comes from our annual fund drive and direct contributions. Unfortunately, less than 30% of the citizens of Green and Frelinghuysen contribute to the Green Township Fire Department.

·         In many cases, the State of New Jersey is mandating how and when firefighting equipment is replaced. 

·         The current donation level does not cover our operating expenses and hinders our ability to replace outdated equipment. 

The members of the Green Township Volunteer Fire Department will be there for you when you need us.  I urge all of you who have not contributed to the Green Township Fire Department to donate whatever you can.   

Sincerely,

Nick Pachnos

Chief, Green Township Volunteer Fire Department    

908-684-1332

Nick_pachnos@bmc.com

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